Subtract 5/18 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 5/18
60/30 - 5/18 is 31/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
60/30 = 60 × 3/30 × 3 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 25/90 = 180 - 25/90 = 155/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/18
- In mixed form: 113/18
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